Badass Vegans

You may think you know what a vegan looks like – frail, pale and about to blow away – but you might think again once you’ve had a good look at some badass vegans. See if these folks don’t change your perception of what’s green and what’s mean.

Mike Tyson

After biting off a chunk of Evander Holyfield’s ear in 1997, Mike Tyson turned to veganism to help him lose weight and stay in shape, plus after having a good taste of Holyfield, Tyson realized that there are better sources of protein in this world. And the only guy who is more of a ”badass mother-effer” than Mike Tyson is Samuel L. Jackson, who just happens to be a vegetarian.

You may think you know what a vegan looks like – frail, pale and about to blow away – but you might think again once you’ve had a good look at some badass vegans. See if these folks don’t change your perception of what’s green and what’s mean.

Mike Tyson

After biting off a chunk of Evander Holyfield’s ear in 1997, Mike Tyson turned to veganism to help him lose weight and stay in shape, plus after having a good taste of Holyfield, Tyson realized that there are better sources of protein in this world. And the only guy who is more of a ”badass mother-effer” than Mike Tyson is Samuel L. Jackson, who just happens to be a vegetarian.

Some know him as the sustainable hippie marijuana advocate, but Woody Harrelson’s vegan lifestyle hasn’t kept him from several badass movie roles in recent years, including a crooked cop in “Rampart,“ a badass crime boss in “Seven Psychopaths” and the fall film “Out of the Furnace” facing off against Christian Bale. He'll also be in the new gritty drama "True Detective" on HBO in January.

Some know him as the sustainable hippie marijuana advocate, but Woody Harrelson’s vegan lifestyle hasn’t kept him from several badass movie roles in recent years, including a crooked cop in “Rampart,“ a badass crime boss in “Seven Psychopaths” and the fall film “Out of the Furnace” facing off against Christian Bale. He'll also be in the new gritty drama "True Detective" on HBO in January.

Not many guys can say they held presidential office, got a little ass from some White House rando, got found out to the entire country but remained in office with a wife who didn’t bother to do anything about it. Bill Clinton, you’re kind of a badass. Oh, and a vegan.

Not many guys can say they held presidential office, got a little ass from some White House rando, got found out to the entire country but remained in office with a wife who didn’t bother to do anything about it. Bill Clinton, you’re kind of a badass. Oh, and a vegan.

A 91-year-old golden girl who resurfaces in fame to emasculate everybody with her bite-sized – yet full – presence and continues to work in a stressful industry at an age most women check themselves into a home might have her vegan diet to thank for her good health. Or maybe she’s just senile and doesn’t give a shit anymore. Oh Betty, you’re probably the most badass woman there ever was.

A 91-year-old golden girl who resurfaces in fame to emasculate everybody with her bite-sized – yet full – presence and continues to work in a stressful industry at an age most women check themselves into a home might have her vegan diet to thank for her good health. Or maybe she’s just senile and doesn’t give a shit anymore. Oh Betty, you’re probably the most badass woman there ever was.

Although Betty White makes Ben Stiller look like a child, he was “Zoolander,” so that has to be worth something. Despite not being a huge fan of vegan lifestyle, Stiller will most likely credit veganism for his best looks: Blue Steel, Magnum, Ferrari and Le Tigre. In fact, he is a self-proclaimed “miserable vegan,” but he still has that boyish charm thanking him for it.

Although Betty White makes Ben Stiller look like a child, he was “Zoolander,” so that has to be worth something. Despite not being a huge fan of vegan lifestyle, Stiller will most likely credit veganism for his best looks: Blue Steel, Magnum, Ferrari and Le Tigre. In fact, he is a self-proclaimed “miserable vegan,” but he still has that boyish charm thanking him for it.

An ex-junkie who seduces the pants off of every man, woman and animal in every room he’s ever walked into must have a healthy regimen involving lots of healthy protein to give him and his constant libido the energy needed to coddle his way into underpants of society. Brand claims, like many vegans, that the health food documentary “Forks Over Knives” converted him to veganism. Plus, with a high-pitched, fast moving voice like his, cheeseburgers will not do any good.

An ex-junkie who seduces the pants off of every man, woman and animal in every room he’s ever walked into must have a healthy regimen involving lots of healthy protein to give him and his constant libido the energy needed to coddle his way into underpants of society. Brand claims, like many vegans, that the health food documentary “Forks Over Knives” converted him to veganism. Plus, with a high-pitched, fast moving voice like his, cheeseburgers will not do any good.

Representing the hip-hop vegan community, Outkast’s Andre 3000 – in addition to Common and Ne-Yo – is a man who prefers his food grown rather than killed. In addition, he quit smoking weed and cleaned up his party habits.

Representing the hip-hop vegan community, Outkast’s Andre 3000 – in addition to Common and Ne-Yo – is a man who prefers his food grown rather than killed. In addition, he quit smoking weed and cleaned up his party habits.

Coming from a family of healthy eaters, Joaquin Phoenix became vegan around the time most men kick breastfeeding. Although kicking the bosom bottle is not usually our choice, going vegan was a calculated decision for a young Joaquin. After playing some odd roles in recent films, Phoenix delivered a meatless lifestyle ad for PETA involving getting into the mind of a tortured fish. It’s safe to say Joaquin is a different breed of animal, one which he prefers not to eat.

Coming from a family of healthy eaters, Joaquin Phoenix became vegan around the time most men kick breastfeeding. Although kicking the bosom bottle is not usually our choice, going vegan was a calculated decision for a young Joaquin. After playing some odd roles in recent films, Phoenix delivered a meatless lifestyle ad for PETA involving getting into the mind of a tortured fish. It’s safe to say Joaquin is a different breed of animal, one which he prefers not to eat.

Starring alongside other badass health nuts Woody Harrelson and Christian Bale in this fall’s “Out of the Furnace,” Casey Affleck stands strong against the meat industry and its cruelty towards the lifestyle and death of all heavily consumed animals. If standing up for the rights of speechless creatures isn’t badass, then we don’t know what is.

Starring alongside other badass health nuts Woody Harrelson and Christian Bale in this fall’s “Out of the Furnace,” Casey Affleck stands strong against the meat industry and its cruelty towards the lifestyle and death of all heavily consumed animals. If standing up for the rights of speechless creatures isn’t badass, then we don’t know what is.

He may have played a psycho in “Brothers” and occasionally dressed as Spider-man, but Tobey remains the weakest badass but a badass nonetheless for his best attempt not to ruin “The Great Gatsby” for everybody. Although he’s actually a vegan, he’s far more badass than the vegan likes of Bryan Adams, a man with a voice a little too much like an angel.

He may have played a psycho in “Brothers” and occasionally dressed as Spider-man, but Tobey remains the weakest badass but a badass nonetheless for his best attempt not to ruin “The Great Gatsby” for everybody. Although he’s actually a vegan, he’s far more badass than the vegan likes of Bryan Adams, a man with a voice a little too much like an angel.

Along with famed punk rocker Joan Jett, Jared Leto of 30 Seconds to Mars is of the quasi-pop punk culture that promotes vegan living. Known for packing on and dropping off pounds for various roles, Leto is aware of how food is the main factor to how he looks and feels. Despite starving himself on raw veggies to cross-dress as a woman for “The Dallas Buyer’s Club,” Leto is all about staying a green, lean, mean badass. He’s practically a ninja turtle.

Along with famed punk rocker Joan Jett, Jared Leto of 30 Seconds to Mars is of the quasi-pop punk culture that promotes vegan living. Known for packing on and dropping off pounds for various roles, Leto is aware of how food is the main factor to how he looks and feels. Despite starving himself on raw veggies to cross-dress as a woman for “The Dallas Buyer’s Club,” Leto is all about staying a green, lean, mean badass. He’s practically a ninja turtle.